Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 178kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 613kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 178kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 613kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams LM146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that is 178kg lighter empty
Fits landscapers and small contractors running a micro or mini excavator that does not need the bigger bed of the standard Digger Plant. The lower unladen weight leaves more of the gross rating free for the machine itself.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 613kg more
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 178kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 613kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 178kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 613kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams LM146 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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